Guidance of a Dragon

A New Beginning

In the middle of the forest we see a small house and inside we see the famous Salamander, Natsu Dragneel and his flying cat companion Happy currently having a conversation.

"But why?" Happy asked Natsu shocked by what the salmon haired dragon slayer was saying

"Happy, remember that time I had you steal that S-rank quest?" Happy replied with a nod to Natsu's question "I finally realized that because of my action back then I could've put not only me but both you and Lucy in danger. And I can't forgive my self for that." Natsu then looked at his and and clenched his fist "If I continue to make the same mistake like that I would definitely put the guild in danger." Happy couldn't say anything but gave a look of understanding

"I understand but what are you going to do if master chooses you for the trial?" Happy asked

"I'll talk with him before he announces the participance. And by the way Happy you're fine with me going on a training trip alone for a few days right?" Natsu asked Happy

"I'm fine with that I can partner up with either Lucy or Lisanna for the trials I guess" Happy replied

Natsu then looked at the clock and notice it was very late "Alright Happy lets go to bed it's already late." Natsu then laid down on his bed drifting to sleep with Happy following right after

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The next day, the guild was empty with no one inside except for the guild master of Fairy Tail Makarov Dreyar who was inside having a drink. "It seems like those brats are still out on some jobs." Makarov had a slightly sad look "Welp I won't complain about some silence for once" just as Makarov said those words the he saw Natsu entering the guild through the door quietly. "I didn't expect you to be the first one to come to the guild Natsu"

"Well I need to have a talk with you" Natsu said with a serious voice that didn't match his usual self

Makarov noticed this right away "So what did you want to talk about my boy?"

"Gramps, I don't think I'm prepared to participate in the trial yet" Natsu told Makarov with a stern face while Makarov looked at Natsu shocked

"Why do you think so Natsu? You've proven to me and the guild that you've greatly improved this year." Makarov asked Natsu raising a eye brow

"Yeah, but I also proved that I have rooms for improvement." Makarov looked at Natsu with a curious look "I think I've been way too reckless this year even more than others. I never really thought of a plan while on a mission and that putted my team in many dangers already." Natsu who was looking down on the floor looked at Makarov in the eye "If I become a S-rank with the same amount of recklessness I have I'll just put my team in even bigger trouble."

Makarov looked at Natsu understating "Alright then I'll replace you with Alzack to participate this year. But I can tell that you have something else to tell me."

"I'm planning to go on a training trip alone for 5 days" Natsu told Makarov

"And does Happy know about this training trip of yours?" Makarov looked at Natsu

"Yep I've already had this talk with Happy and he decided to stay around and see if he can join someone for the trials." Natsu replied "And to be honest he earned it, Happy worked hard helping me for the trials I'll feel bad if Happy couldn't participate in the trials because of me."

"I see alright then are you going to leave now?" Makarov asked 

"Yup, I want to get as much training done during my travels." Natsu replied now with a smile "Also gramps, since I'm the only one here right now and not participating in the trials can you tell me who's participating in the trials?" Natsu asked